in 1962 ,The tropical combat jacket and trousers following a request from Army Material Command for a specialized uniform for Special Forces personnel in Vietnam.

The single-breasted jacket was made from 5½ oz. wind-resistant cotton poplin in OG-107 and featured two slanted chest cargo pockets and two lower cargo pockets. This tropical combat jacket design also boasted epaulets, waist take-in tabs, pen pockets behind both chest cargo pockets and an inner gas flap that was designed to prevent chemical agents leaking through the front button closure.

These tropical combat uniform was ideally suited to Vietnam war because both lightweight and quick drying, but it's exposed pocket buttons had a tendency to get snagged in the jungle.

this is very collectable Vietnam gear item nowaday.

DETAILS :

--- Size Medium Regular

--- Chest : 37 to 41 inches

---height : 67 to 71 inches

---8405-082-5569

--- COAT, MAN'S, COBAT, TROPICAL

--- DSA-1-2397-63-C

--- DATE 1963

--- Strong color in mint great sharp and never wash

--- One small damage at the waist , since stored display for age's

--- Complete with all plastic button.

--- Complete with the labels

--- Approx. market Value more than ASK for ref

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